๐ Sharing seven lessons from Islamic history,
From the battle of Badr, took place on seventeenth
Of Ramadan while the Muslims were fasting, bravely
Fighting falsehood, and defending Allah and Tawheed,
And battle of Uhud where they later faced defeat,
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Not to condone violence, uproar and anarchy,
But to inspire Muslims to strengthen in piety,
To increase good deeds to serve Allah the Almighty,
To recall Allah is the One Who grants victory
And in good times and trials there are lessons to teach:
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One: Success doesn't depend on numbers, quantity,
And physical strength, but purpose, faith and quality.
Three hundred or so warriors can beat larger armies
If they fully believe in Allah and they're sincere,
Unafraid to fight Allah's foes from their families.
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Two: When competing, don't be too certain you'll succeed.
Don't be overly confident, pridefully haughty,
Underestimating the skills of your enemies.
Remember your achievements come from Allah Only,
And Allah hates it when His slaves act arrogantly.
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Three: Allah sees what you go through. Allah never sleeps.
Allah's Justice comes at the best time ultimately,
Like that moment when Bilal ibn Rabah fiercely
Avenged himself and his belief at the battlefield
Against Umayyah ibn Khalaf who disbelieved.
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Four: To thrive in both worlds, faithfully support our Deen,
Adhere to the Sunnah (of Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) with courage and loyalty,
And detach from dunya to avoid indignity.
Loss and failures usually stem from material greed,
Distance from Islam and not taking it seriously.
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Five: Regardless of someone's age or they appear weak,
They can be powerful with Allah's Will and Decree.
Abu Jahal was struck by someone seen as puny,
Abdullah bin Mas'ood and two young boys in their teens
Who fought for Allah's sake with noteworthy bravery.
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Six: Despite your efforts and many attempts to flee
From some people, you must deal with them if it's decreed,
Like Abu 'Ubaidah ibn Al-Jarrah when he
Kept avoiding his father but got him finally.
His love for Allah and His Prophet (Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was more, clearly.
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Seven: Abu Sufyan, wise Khalid bin Al-Waleed,
'Amr ibn Al-'Aas, 'Ikramah son of a chief
Also son of Abu Jahl, they all previously
Fought Muslims before Allah saved them from unbelief.
Believe that Allah guides whom He wills by His Mercy.
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๐ Ibn Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: I was riding behind the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam when he said to me, "Young man, I will teach you some words. Be mindful of Allah and He (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) will protect you. Be mindful of Allah and you will find Him before you. If you ask, ask from Allah. If you seek help, seek help from Allah. Know that if the nations gathered together to benefit you, they will not benefit you unless Allah has decreed it for you. And if the nations gathered together to harm you, they will not harm you unless Allah has decreed it for you. The pens have been lifted and the pages have dried."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2516
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to At-Tirmidhi
